Better, Connected: The Power of Community in Startup Success

Wed Mar 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC+00:00

Patch Gloucester | Gloucester

Cyber Cheltenham
Publisher/HostCyber Cheltenham
Better, Connected: The Power of Community in Startup Success
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Freddie Fforde and Alex Cottrel explore how intentional communities drive startup success, with practical tips to grow your network.
About this Event

This fireside chat features Freddie Fforde, founder of Patch, in conversation with Alex Cottrel from the University of Gloucestershire, exploring why community is a driving force behind startup success. Freddie will share personal stories of how peers, customers, and investors accelerated Patch’s growth and highlight why building these communities with intention and care is a powerful tool for anyone looking to start or scale a new venture. You will walk away with practical, high-impact ideas to grow and activate your own networks and businesses.

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Patch Gloucester, 5-7 Cathedral Walk, Gloucester, United Kingdom

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